Eva Olene Jones

Herrin- Eva Olene Jones, 86, of Herrin, died at 8:18 PM, Tuesday, November 26, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Olene was born on June 27, 1916 in Carrier Mills, IL to Alonzo & Lela Mae (Baker) Edwards. She married Robert L. Jones on November 29, 1938 in Marion. He preceded her in death on April 3, 1992. Mrs. Jones was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Herrin and the Eastern Star also of Herrin. SURVIVORS: Son- Lewis Jones- Herrin Son & dtr in law- Donald & Joyce Jones- Godfrey, IL Sister- Fern Wade- Herrin Brother- Laverne Edwards- Herrin Sister- Irene Laviolette- Davison, MI Grandchildren: Susan & husband Douglas Lane- Alton Michael & wife Lisa Jones- Godfrey Chad Jones- Herrin Great Grandchildren: Jacob & wife April Lane- Alton Meredith Lane- Alton Meghan Jones- Godfrey Colten Jones- Godfrey Great Great Grandchild- Emma Grace Lane- Alton Several nieces & nephews She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 30, 2002 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Revs. Robert Jilek & Vernell Clark will officiate. Burial will follow at Herrin City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11AM until time of service, Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to the Union Gospel Mission Building Fund or to Calvary Baptist Church of Alton and will be accepted at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.